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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1969

Page

2

Taft blasts campaign finance use in Ohio Senate race

Rep. Robert Taft Jr. sends Telegrams to state GOP leaders urging strict controls on primary expenditures amid criticism of Gov. Rhodes and party funds. He warns against actions that could be seen as favoring any candidate and notes use of private funds for ads. Gina Lollobrigida calls off wedding to George S. Kaufman amid reports from the New York Post.

Columbus Robert Taft Jr U. S. Senate Taft Republican Finance Committee Central Committee James A. Rhodes U. S Republican Party John Andrews Dick Niehoff Ohio Republican Finance Committee Gov Rhodes Life Magazine Niehoff Andrews New York Gina Lollobrigida George S. Kaufman New York Post Earl Wilson

Ex-GI Explains Why He Told Of Massacre

Ronald Lee Ridenhour a former GI and football player from Claremont Men’s College says he spoke out to congress and the Army about a reported massacre in a South Vietnamese village not to besmirch the U S military but to fulfill a duty. He wrote a 2000 word letter based on accounts from soldiers who claimed villagers were killed including a young boy left in shock. The letter followed an Army murder charge against an officer and subsequent inquiries by Congress and the Army.

Claremont Calif Ronald Lee Ridenhour Rienhour Department of the Army Congress Army Ridenhour Claremont Men’s College Vietnam Butch

Materials Destroyed at Detroit Recruiter Lobby

A group of six youths dumped animal blood and fowl entrails on Navy and Marine recruiting literature in the University of Detroit Student Union lobby. The men formed a line before the recruiters tables, scattered the blood and intestines, then fled. Navy Lt. Joseph Petlow stood nearby. The Marine recruiter was absent.

Detroit University of Detroit Student Union Navy Marine Joseph Petlow

Tau Kappa Epsilon Toy Drive Promotes Community Service

Tau Kappa Epsilon at Ohio University kicks off the Toys for Toys drive from December 1 to December 3, 9 am to 5 pm. Collection points include the main campus gateway, the courthouse, the fraternity house at 25 N. College St., and the A and P Food Store. Ken Mayer coordinates the effort, inviting students and Athens residents to donate any type of toy, old or new, with St Pauls and Rufus Putnam schools contributing publicity art. Local businesses have also donated money and toys.

Tau Kappa Epsilon Ohio University TKE N. College St Athens Ken Mayer St. Pauls Rufus Putnam

German Students Seek Jobs in Athens This Summer

Ohio University officials announce a German work program placement in Southeast Ohio with 10 to 15 students arriving between July 12 and September 12. Employers within 50 miles may contact Mrs. Jerilyn Nicholson to arrange housing and job matches for au pair style positions and general work.

Athens Jerilyn Nicholson Ohio University Onlo University Germany German Employment Bureau Ohio Nicholson New York Europe

Four Fined In Chauncey

Four cases heard by Mayor Charles Wadley in Chauncey ended with guilty pleas. Delbert King was fined 25 dollars for leaving the scene of an accident and 23.80 for speeding. Don C. Moore of Athens paid 15 dollars for running a red light. Harry Loman of Athens Route 3 was fined 13.80 for fighting, and Sam Lahugh of Chauncey was fined 48.80 for intoxication.

Chauncey Charles Wadley Delbert King Don C. Moore Athens Harry Loman Sam Lahugh

Mrs Helsel Elected Secretary of Accreditation Council

Elsie D Helsel of Athens has been elected secretary of the Accreditation Council for Facilities for the Mentally Retarded, a division of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. Dr John D Porterfield, director, noted the council is the fourth program sponsored by the commission which supports hospitals, long term care facilities, and rehabilitation facility accreditation headquarters and leadership.

Elsie D. Helsel Athens Accreditation Council For Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals John D. Porterfield Commission

Weather feature missing for Thursday holiday edition

No weather data appeared in this pre dated holiday issue. The daily feature will resume with Friday's publication.

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